Spring Creek Community School

About

Spring Creek Community School is located at 1509 Spring Creek Dr, Whistler, BC V8C 0A2, at the south end of the Resort Municipality of Whistler. The school serves about 275 students in Grades K–7 in 12 multi-age divisions, with a growing community of families from around the world. Spring Creek offers Late French Immersion in Grades 5–7 and shares its school grounds and facilities with École la Passerelle (a francophone program/sister school). The school highlights its “Spring Creek Bears” culture, focusing on being kind, inclusive, safe, and engaged.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Sea to Sky)

Education language: Spring Creek Community School offers a Late French Immersion program for students in Grades 5–7. The school’s immersion page emphasizes student motivation and daily practice to support French learning.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 935-3822

Email: klarochelle@sd48.bc.ca

Principal: Karen LaRochelle

Education Languages

Spring Creek Community School offers a Late French Immersion program for students in Grades 5–7. The school’s immersion page emphasizes student motivation and daily practice to support French learning.

Programs and Services

Athletics and extracurricular sports Student support / special education The school has Education Assistants and also lists part-time professional supports, including a counsellor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist, and itinerant support and inclusion professionals. Outdoor education / field trips A Grade 6/7 class fundraising notice describes a three-day outdoor education field trip to Millard Learning.

• Basketball (Spring Creek Bears)
• Track and field

School Culture and Expectations

Spring Creek describes its school culture as the “Spring Creek Bears,” with an emphasis on doing their best to be kind, inclusive, safe, and engaged. The school also outlines expectations and safety routines such as being a nut-aware school (families should check with the classroom teacher about sending foods containing nuts) and a parent sign-in process (sign in at the office and wear a guest badge to enter classroom wings).

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Bus schedules are available from the school office upon request, and route information is also available through the district’s bus routes information.